Maize production could be down by 20%: CEC
SA’s Crop Estimates Committee says maize production could be down by 20% compared to last year.
Nigeria gives $235 mln to states to buy rice, maize to ease food shortages
Nigeria has approved a total of 180 billion naira ($235 mln) for its 36 states to procure rice and
SA’s maize harvest expected to increase by 4.65% this year
South African farmers are expected to harvest 4.65% more maize in the 2022/2023 season compared with
Farmers worried rain will negatively affect their output harvesting season
Some crop farmers fear that the persistent rain over parts of the country that usually experience
South Africa sees food inflation, opportunity from Russia-Ukraine conflict
South Africa will feel the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on food prices but is also primed
SA to deliver over 5 000 tons of maize to victims of the 2019 Cyclone Idai that hit Zimbabwe
South Africa is set to deliver more than 5000 tonnes of maize to Zimbabwe this week. International
Zimbabwe bans maize imports, expects big harvest
Zimbabwe has banned maize imports with immediate effect, the country’s agricultural marketing
South Africa’s 2020 maize harvest rises from previous months forecast
South Africa will likely harvest 15.545 million tonnes of maize in 2020, slightly higher than the
Maize farmers in summer grain areas urgently need rainfall
Maize farmers in large parts of summer grain areas need urgent rainfall to start planting maize.
Drought-threatened Zimbabwe faces a quandary: Grow maize or not?
As climate change brings more frequent and harsh droughts, maize is becoming harder to grow in many
Rise in fuel price to negatively affect agricultural sector
The sharp rise in the fuel price that will come into effect at midnight on Tuesday will have a
N West farmers exceed their maize target
North West farmers have produced more than 16 000 tons of maize this year.
SA’s 2018 maize output seen up marginally on previous estimate: Poll
South Africa’s maize output is expected to rise slightly in 2018 than previously estimated on the…